The mother doesn’t realize the daughter may be an active addict. Instead of explaining to the media why it took you a while to tell everyone she was found. Mom start looking for rehabs in Indiana help your beautiful daughter with the rest of the donations. Get your daughters boyfriend help to if they insist on being together. She may but ask for for help. But as parents we owe it to our children to help in we suspect something isn’t right. 🙏🏽 🤍
She can't use the donations because that Twitter douchebag accused them of setting this whole thing up so they have the gofund me locked up and have to investigate it first, what a ass wipe that guy is with his little twittard army. And no she needs to get away from this dirtbag the guy has completely turned her life upside down she needs to realize she cannot save him, she's been watching too many movies like all these girls I've seen it a thousand times. She seems to be very intelligent and could probably do a lot with her life that she's not going to do it hanging around with this bum.
I'm very glad that this beautiful young woman is safe. That being said, I'm a recovering addict and in my opinion this young woman is on drugs. You can get a staph infection from injecting. I hope this whole family can get the help they need.
Also meth gives you staph infections because most people pick. I'm an addict have been since I was a kid. I'm 10 years clean. She probably just started mom can get her out.
The boyfriend has to go. You can tell he’s possessive. For her to say is hard to be homeless no need if you have a great family looking for you. Is your choice and decisions. Time to grow up.
This girl is so well spoken and sounds very intelligent. There's no way she should be living homeless. She's got to have some pride, dump this guy, and get her life straightened out before it's too late.
Agreed, I hope her family and mother can eventually convince her to chose herself. Sometimes us women think love is dealing with our partner's own abuse and addictions & sacrificing ourselves to save the man. She is a beautiful woman and I am completely happy she has been found safe.
Go home, you’re young beautiful and deserve so much more than a man who can’t even provide a home for you. He’s not ready to stay clean or he would have found another rehab.
She won’t go anywhere. She is a obviously a active drug addict herself and she loves that life. The only reason (in my opinion) that they are doing this interview is because they desperately want the Gofundme money.
@@eirintowne actually yes November 28th, was 9 years clean for me. No methadone or subs completely clean. I landed myself in 3 rehab facilities after making some terrible life choices and a boyfriend like this was one of those. When your sick and tired of being sick and tired all the time you’ll do whatever it takes to change
@@eirintowne and it was actually an outpatient detox center that finally got me to look at things a different way, I’ll never poke myself again and I haven’t had any trouble since
@@eirintowne his family is from aptos and this is his second stint that has been reported at a rehab facility. Aptos is $$$ - of course its easier when you come from a family that has a bit of money. They'll just pay for him. If they're not THAT rich, it's probably worse because his family could be needlessly taking out a second mortgage on their house for their fuck-up son.
It's hard for me to understand why people are attacking this mother for reacting quickly and asking for help in finding her missing child. We have seen so much of this lately, and she did exactly what she needed to do. Regarding the go fund me account, it is her right to set one up and ask for donations in her quest to solve what potentially could be a horrible situation. People choose whether or not to donate and help; I absolutely hate that others bring negative energy to those who want to help others.
i don't think people are bashing her for reacting the way she did or originally setting up the gofundme. i think they're upset that they wanted to keep the money that people gave to help find her, not support her, and were asking for more after she was found to be ok and not missing...
You said everything l wanted to say thank you for your kind words it’s so nice to think there are still beautiful people in our world and that’s you 🙏💛🙏
In Iowa rehabilitation centers are revolving doors. The courts will run you through 10 plus X it's just a money maker for the state. Anyone I know in Iowa that ever truly reformed from drugs did it with lots of love and encouragement from those around them. And that means changing your environment.
Ikr when she says "I would've been homeless in indiana but might as well be homeless in California because its warmer" girl no, you have a loving family in indiana that clearly cares enough about you to go through this effort to find you, they weren't going to let you be homeless. She came to california obviously to follow the boyfriend, but also to do drugs away from her family so they couldn't intervene. It's pretty obvious. so many inconsistencies. they both lie like typical addicts ive known. he didn't get kicked out of treatment for having seizures and then had his backpack, phone and ID stolen the same night. in some rehabs, if you choose to leave, they will not return your belongings to you. This is a deterrent so people don't leave the minute the withdrawals get tough. they aren't going to kick you out for having seizures, that's literally medical malpractice. if you are having seizures from drug withdrawals, they will medicate you. so many holes in this story. i just learned about this case from a true crime channel and the entire time watching, i was waiting for it to be over because i was pretty much certain that she would've already been found and it wasn't some murder conspiracy like they were trying to paint.
please don’t give her any of that money unless you pay directly for her rehab or a ticket home when this relationship inevitably turns more sour. What a mess.
@@cheyennetapiasmith9056 I meant the thousands of dollars they raised - I'm unsure how they're "stranded". A flight back to Illinois from LAX one way is less than 70 dollars....
@@kerripapstein8093 Thanks for the correction. I checked for Indianapolis flights and they're actually cheaper than the ones I saw going to airports in Illinois. I'm still unsure how they're "stuck" ? It's more expensive to stay here and pay for hotels than to pay for an uber ride and a one way ticket home. They can get on an uber and flight today and pay maybe 100 per person at most...which again, is cheaper than staying in San Diego.
But she CHOSE to be homeless. They smashed their cell phones after a fight and before taking off and never contacting her mother. I don’t believe anything they say. Get off the meth and go home.
She doesn't look horrible how terrible of you to say about someone you supposedly remember or know personally what do you expect someone who's been living homeless to look like a super model? Geeze your comment was unnecessary and I'm sure your thoughts and prayers towards her are unnecessary as well if you're going to assume and speak bad of her just cause the news put out a story about her she was unaware of you think she wants people to see her going through probably the hardest time of her young adult life? Let her live let her learn this is her life her journey everyone needs to be kind to everyone we all need love not judgments.
@@MoonChildMami yeah we all need love not judgments even the person you just judged for sharing their opinion and saying they are praying for Lateche's sanity and safety.
@@proinseasnihanluain4735 thank you for correcting me on that you're honestly right and I can't argue with the fact I could of expressed my comment differently I'll definitely take note of that for the next time I express myself to make sure I'm not being hypocritical in any kind of way. Thank you (:
When Lateche said « Joe is the reason I’ve been safe on the streets » that just hurt my heart she doesn’t realise that he’s the only reason of her actually being on the streets. Know your worth and don’t settle for less ladies. 💔💔💔
Something feels so off in this interview idk like everything sounds very rehearsed especially when the daughter is speaking. Was reading the mother has a history for repeated fraud. Hope this isn't a total scam.
And didn't the boyfriend say he has the chance to work for the girls dad building children's playgrounds. Hmmm so does the dad own his own business. Because if so then why the heck do they need money. And I'm sorry but the way the mom is speaking about the go fund me account is like if she is demanding that money and is owed that money. Like a given for people to give her money to go back home..
This "couple" seems to be more concerned with staying together than doing what's important for their own individual help. Neither of them are ready for any kind relationship.
Exactly! They are a bad influence for each other. My daughter is 18, this girl is 20😣 I can’t believe how different they look. Drugs really take over people’s lives. So sad!
@dora Campos wow...you might be the most negative person. You know nothing about it. Your lack of faith in humanity is concerning. I genuinely hope you seek therapy.
My dad owned a construction company,used to give homeless people his business card. They wouldn’t really ever call or ask for a job even though he offered. It’s nice though!
They needed 24 hrs to get her story straight. I don't know I personally feel like something doesn't seem right. 😕 I'm glad she's safe. Couldn't find a phone at all 🤔 I hope I'm wrong. Maybe it didn't start that way but then you see all that money coming in and maybe you hear from your daughter and maybe say hey wait a few more days let's let this build up. That seems farfetched too Tho. I saw something about someone who has proof they were lying. We'll see. Like I said, I hope I'm wrong. 🙏
As soon as the posting were negative about this THE daughter texted a scam is a scam. If you read the GOD'S FUND ME what Cheryl Walker had written it's a scam! The mother accusing SDPD of racism right from the start and using the PETITO case the mother is often suspicious activity and PEOPLE REAP WHAT THEY SOW.
And your gut feel is right... her DAUGHTER WAS NEVER MISSING and in danger... mother's plan was to scam money via GoFundMe by pretending daughter was missing. She also forgot to tell the world and especially to those who donated money, that she has a very long list of FRAUD felony charges!!! She never fooled me from the very beginning, starting with her "I didn't wanna ask her 20 questions..." and "no, I didn't ask where my daughter was calling me from". OF COURSE NOT... SHE DIDN'T WANT PUBLIC AND POLICE TO LOCATE THEM QUICKLY... SHE NEEDED TIME TO GATHER HER $10000 ON GoFundMe. SO GLAD some people weren't fooled and immediately reacted upon listening to her "Missing Person" interview on media outlets. PLEASE PEOPLE, take a listen to former FBI Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer's findings yesterday on Popcorn Planet about Lateche, her mother and father! VERY HAPPY to hear today Lateche's mother complaining that the GoFundMe website has frozen the donations 👍👍🙏👏👏 This website should change their working policy to include request of criminal record to everyone who registers to seek donations! HOPE all who donated a total ±$7300 get their money back! AND BE WARY PEOPLE, LOOK OUT FOR SCOUNDRELS ... AND ALWAYS QUESTION PEOPLE'S MOTIVES, BEHAVIOUR AND ATTITUDES!
@@americasamericas5782Exactly ... the DAUGHTER WAS NEVER MISSING and in danger... mother's plan was to scam money via GoFundMe by pretending daughter was missing. She also forgot to tell the world and especially to those who donated money, that she has a very long list of FRAUD felony charges!!! She never fooled me from the very beginning, starting with her "I didn't wanna ask her 20 questions..." and "no, I didn't ask where my daughter was calling me from". OF COURSE NOT... SHE DIDN'T WANT PUBLIC AND POLICE TO LOCATE THEM QUICKLY... SHE NEEDED TIME TO GATHER HER $10000 ON GoFundMe. SO GLAD some people weren't fooled and immediately reacted upon listening to her "Missing Person" interview on media outlets. PLEASE PEOPLE, take a listen to former FBI Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer's findings yesterday on Popcorn Planet about Lateche, her mother and father! VERY HAPPY to hear today Lateche's mother complaining that the GoFundMe website has frozen the donations 👍👍🙏👏👏 This website should change their working policy to include request of criminal record to everyone who registers to seek donations! HOPE all who donated a total ±$7300 get their money back! AND BE WARY PEOPLE, LOOK OUT FOR SCOUNDRELS ... AND ALWAYS QUESTION PEOPLE'S MOTIVES, BEHAVIOUR AND ATTITUDES!
@@manuelbraga4460 Olá Manuel. You're absolutely right. Cheryl said she immediately contacted SDPD when they found her but that's untrue. She just reported to have found her on Saturday. Well guess what people who are helping from the kindness of their heart do not like to be insulted because they ask were their hardly earned money went. Calling people peanuts and summer children who want to harass them is not OK. If I donate I'd like receipts and to know EXACTLY where my donated money will be spent. The balls of these people.
I just want to ask parents to use photos without filters if you want your kids to be found, and I'm not trying to be mean, they both look extremely different from the photos that were used to search for them, and if it was me I'd use a credit card to book the tickets and once I'm home work to start paying those tickets, I wouldn't wait for the 'go found me' money... and meanwhile the expenses are piling up, I've gone through hard times in my life and that's a way to do it. Use a credit card to avoid more expenses (go back home, there's no place like home) then work your a off to bit the Bank before they start charging you the rate for not paying all your debt 😰 Sorry for my grammar, I'm not ignorant, English is my second language
While I'm ecstatic that she's alive, I'm saddened she's still addicted to her bf. This was once me 😪 . I just wanna shake her and tell her what awaits and that, once again, she'll be lucky to be alive...
Dear beautiful Lateche, Go back to Indiana. First thing to do upon arrival - get hooked up with a good family therapist. Please make that a priority. Also, read up on narcissism, it will help you navigate who you want in your life in your future. Best of luck to you, your family and boyfriend. Don't go back to CA in the hell-hole called homelessness. Life has happier things in store for you.
What I want to know is why aren’t these two young healthy looking individuals not working and they are claiming that they don’t know what they will eat and they are homeless. They are many jobs out there right now, they put their self in that position to be homeless.
And she looked pretty good before going out there so I would think at a time when employers are needing staff badly and with the holiday season being here that she could’ve easily gotten a job set up when arriving in CA. In my experience people that actually want to work and don’t have big things holding them back from doing so, go get jobs.. if they’re homeless and in a bad place right now it’s because they’re not doing anything to get out of it and didn’t make any plans or preparations to ensure they’d be off to a semi-decent start by having some cash saved up or something. You are very right they put themselves in that situation and now it’s their job to get out, and not by relying on resources funded by hard working peoples tax dollars and good hearted donations that people sent to help her be found when they thought she was missing and in danger.
100% agree if any person that doesn't have a ss # finds a way to find a job n get a decent house to live in. What's their excuse. They are just lazy ppl.
Why would he go to CA for rehab without documents? Something about this entire story doesn't make sense. I was born and raised in CA and I am amazed that people think you can just move there without a job. The only thing cheap in CA is food and wine because the majority of is grown and produced there. I sincerely hope she gets a grip on this "romance" with this man. After leaving, 25+ years ago, I've never had any desire to return. The homeless situation is extremely horrible, they've taken over Venice Beach, skid row and several other areas of the city and the valley.
One big problem is that a lot of the homeless arent even from here in California. We've got good weather where you wont die from overheating or freezing and we've also got lots of programs to feed the homeless. Weve got a good system to help homeless people get back on their feet if they want it but we also have a system that's good to leech off of too.
So they're definitely lying about a lot of things which is why the story doesn't make sense, but some rehabs will confiscate your belongings if you choose to leave without completing detox or treatment. Its a deterrent so people don't just try to leave when the withdrawals get bad, knowing they can just check out of the center, get their phone, and score some drugs to feel better. You won't be getting your phone back at a minimum, which seems horrible and unjust but thats how they operate and I understand it.
Until you've been a homeless female you don't know what it's like. Regardless of how she became homeless, and missing, it truly is a testament to their strength that they are okay. She sounds like shes learned from her experiences. Hopefully they will all overcome their present obstacles and flourish in the future.
I’ve been a homeless female, at her age, and probably for the same reason. If I had a just one person that would’ve told me to go home after only a month of being homeless Maybe it could’ve helped me. hindsight is always 20/20 right. I wish someone would’ve given me that advice. Month one is just the intro. Ask these two their strengths 8 months from now Btw I’m 10 years clean and not homeless now
I hope they both get off drugs, My boyfriends brother was addicted to meth. Overdosed 3 times and went to like 4 rehab centers. He’s finally clean and thriving(compared to). Addiction sucks.
100%. On the street you do things you wouldn’t normally do to stay safe. Drugs took me to some very low places… I lived in a tent for years in Oakland CA. Suffering teaches a resilience that can be used for good once you find recovery.
I live in SD. Been watching this unfold, and my heart goes out to this woman. I know what it’s like to worry about your grown child to a depth unknown by most. My son is an addict, and has been on and off the streets here for years. If I don’t hear from him for a couple weeks, I get very worried, and admittedly fear rules my thoughts until I DO hear from him…. I see no signs from this interview of active addiction going on with either of these kids. Granted, it’s a short video, but I just don’t see it. Leave these people alone, especially the mom. Instead, let’s focus on the epidemic of addiction that runs rampant in this country - I’d rather see the anger and judgmental attitude pivoted toward big pharma and smuggling at our borders. Why are we as a nation accepting the behaviors of pharmaceutical companies and kickbacks to scumbag doctors who write these prescriptions that are killing our citizens and eroding our cities and neighborhoods? Why are we not questioning and judging our politicians who refuse to address the border issues? I don’t profess to know the solution to the multitude of issues the U.S. is facing, but the drug addiction problem is not getting any better anytime soon, and resources for those hoping to lift themselves out of addiction is almost non existent unless you have money. People (social media/ news channels/influencers) need to get off their self appointed thrones and stop throwing rocks and remember that “there, but for the grace of God go I.”
I'm a recovering addict and I used to get staph infections from using needles. Ask yourself why a young beautiful woman would choose to live on the streets? Also her friends from high school say she looks terrible compared to when they last saw her. All of this screams addiction. I know because I lived it.
Buy him a cheap flip phone that he cant sell . i was going to ask why weeks? But he probably sells every phone he has for drugs . please do your best to get your son healthy . i know what its like .
So this is what I know for a fact… because I know people in the downtown area at the library on 9th Ave. where all the homeless people are. They were homeless and living in Chula Vista in a makeshift tent. I know for a fact she was using drugs and was a pure mess and that’s why she has a staph infection from dirty needles…. they didn’ wanna be on television until they got cleaned up a little. Once the mother came out here and got actively involved in looking for her and the police were going through downtown and sweating people about her whereabouts they had to come out and say they were okay because them being looked for was making the drug spots hot. At the end of the day glad to know they are both safe and they can return back to Indiana and get the treatment that they BOTH need.
It's really unbelievable. People helped this mother and she came out insulting everyone who helped her when people obviously found out what was going on. Tsk. Lateche please be safe. I hope you find a way. If you need to stay away you're free to do so ❤️ that's all we care about is your safety
@@bulletsfordinner8307 The Mom is not as caring and loving as she's pretending to be. Lateche ran away for a reason. Now she wants money for plane tickets
I truly hope they investigate the scam allegations. No one would claim that her entire story was a false claim, and a scam to gain attention and money from donations, if there was not any proof to it. They're all trying to dig their way out of this, claiming it was all true, but in fact it was all a lie and I just hope they face charges for wasting time and resources that should have been used on someone who was truly missing.
Yeah, that looks bleak, most likely outcome is going to be that he dies from an overdose, she’ll already be hooked on a mixture of fentanyl and heroin. So much so that she’ll be too far gone or on her own to get clean and within 4 years.. rip. Its sad but that’s the reality of that lifestyle most homeless addicts only have a 7 year life expectancy
“I can’t get medicine because I’m in California, can’t get an ID because I’m in California, I’m homeless because I’m in California, everything has been stolen from us”. I MEAAAAN does anyone think any of this crap sounds a little strange?!?
This is not a gabby and Brian situation… 4 totally different people and 2 TOTALLY DIFFERENT situations!!!! Not everything is being said here…. There is definitely something else
The mom had several news outlets say that this girl was out there trying to save her bf from his drug addiction but what person who is not or drugs and/ or doesn’t have mental health issues would willingly date an addict and live homeless if they didn’t have to? It really seems like he got her into drugs. If he left and she didn’t have any contacts then that’s why she followed him. If she really isn’t using then she prob has some sort of codependency or other mental health issues going on. I really feel for her & him & pray for both of them & their sobriety & safety ❤️❤️❤️
Why the hell would she want to live like that when she has the opportunity not to??? Wow. My prayers go out to her mother because I’m sure she feels helpless. This dude is a loser. & I hope she gets the help that’s waiting for her.
There is no excuse ever to put your parent in that state of panic! She could have called. No excuse. The truth is she didn't care to call her mom. That makes me question her mental or physical well being whether it's an active addiction or a mental health crisis. Something doesn't add up. Library's have open computers. She could've emailed. Every store and business has a phone. Like I said again she didn't care if her mom was worried. she for whatever reason checked out. And how can the parents continue to stay in motels but not get bus or plane tickets home. Makes no sense. Hope they all get the help they need.
Young lady your boyfriend is why you were homeless and unsafe !. I have 3 daughters and I can’t tell you the arseholes they’ve marched home with.Its tough but you just have to be there for them. Luckily two of my girls are with good guys and one hadn’t yet grown up. This girl is delusional but lucky her Mum is there .
What is with the double standard here? All the sympathy for the young woman and none for the young man. It was mentioned he doesn't have decent family in his life and is therefore on his own. This explains where the drug addiction comes from, and why he's struggling in life - no support, no safety net. Both of these young people equally deserve help to get on their feet. Thank goodness the young woman has parents that can provide this. The love these people have for each other is very clear. I wish them all the very best!
Did she say Joey was the reason she was safe??? isn't he the reason she is homeless to begin with???? Ladies be careful who you choose to procreate with, or live with, or marry because our daughters are watching and learning from us. That poor girl has zero confidence. that said, i'm glad she is safe though i'm not sure she is alright.
So happy for mom that she can have Christmas with her daughter. Still no excuse to not even go to police department and say I really need to call my mom so she is not worried, I don't think she realizes the impact that she has caused. Time to grow up young lady.
It smells so fishy, especially the mother, she's on super defense mode but people wouldn't be questioning the story & motives if they would just be transparent. This is obviously all for PR.
Praise God!! I prayed for you girl from the beginning when your mom reached out via social media and the news. I live in Indiana and I just prayed nonstop for you and your mom!! Thank God your ok! Please don't disappear again.....
Ugh. The more I keep watching this it makes me even more mad 🤬 who EVER said they wanted this to end in a tragedy?! Literally, Cheryl is the ONLY person who has said this. No one just chose you out of a bunch of missing persons cases, and decided to accuse you of a scam or lying. The signs were there, but people still chose to help, and hoped it was real. Once the story came out from a confirmed "insider", it was obvious ALL those signs were HUGE RED FLAGS and that Cheryl was lying the ENTIRE time.
Perhaps instead of smashing your phones you could gave been making videos of what homelessness is like first hand and the difficulty of getting assistance.
I’m very happy her mother found them safe and alive but on the downside, I have a pretty big feeling like alot of other commenters that she’s also on drugs. And if the mum didn’t know then she’s probably just started using not long ago. This mum needs to step in and take action before it’s too late. I am a recovering addict myself. If she has started doing drugs with the boyfriend it will only get worse and worse as time goes on.
She chose to leave her home and go to Cali with nothing and no real plans, to meet up with her homeless on again off again bf and live on the streets until they could “figure things out”. She had a home in Indiana that she was apparently welcome at any time. I did hear she was evicted from an apartment earlier this year and I don’t think Joey would’ve been able to stay with her if she went back home with her mom, so she likely wasn’t happy and thought it would be better for them to be together on the streets in San Diego and chose not to contact her mom for a month. I have a feeling drugs played a part for her despite mom swearing her daughter did no drugs and had no experience with them and didn’t like Joey doing them either.
I feel soooo bad for her . 💔 her parents knew exactly where she was and used her being gone for so long to make money off her being "missing" her mother has a looong rap sheet of FRAUD and being a BIG scammer . I dont feel like lateshe had ANY THING to do with this ! I feel like she is more embarrassed of what her parents did than anything . Her own family members even said that shes way better off and more safe with her boyfriend than being at home with her mother ! Red flags !! I think she dosent want to put her mother on blast she loves her mom but also does not want her to look bad on camera . the go fund me is still up . the go fund me was to FIND HER . shes FOUND . so why is it still up . if yall needed money just say that it did not have to go to this extreme . there are deffinetly resources !
Hang on a minute , she says Joey has kept her safe as its tough being homeless , go home girl , you dont need to be homeless, no boyfriend should be letting their girlfriend live that way
Very surprising that she couldn’t use another street kids phone i lived in San Diego and had many street kids acquaintances. Most of them at least had wifi phones if not some service.
This is awesome! I was just watching the interview with the mother and then saw this video on the side of the screen, soooooo happy she is found safe!! I thought for sure this was going to be another tragedy. Thank goodness!
I’m still confused about why and how she went missing??? This poor young girl has been manipulated by this dude and she looks like a drug addict herself. Why would she choose to live this way? I’m sorry honey but none of this is love in no way shape or form.
Excuses excuses. Girl why are you letting him affect you like this. It's not "us", it's YOU and HIM. You're not the same person. Let him go so you can both work on yourselves separately. Neither of you are in any way ready for a relationship.
I think it’s gross how clingy he is with her. Body language says a lot. So sad she fell in love with this loser. She may be strong now but someone like him can keep destroying at her self esteem, if she’s not careful. Kudos to the mom for not giving up on her daughter. She has no need to apologize for her concern. Her daughter finally leans on her mom at the end of the video… Girl, all you need is your strong mom! That dude is trouble and not worthy of your attention. Besides, if he really loved you, he wouldn’t have allowed you to live on the streets. Let alone introduce you to drugs. Get help and get away from him.
Probably binged on drugs and slept for the whole month while the mom was frantically looking for her. You can't expect privacy after you asked for help to look for your daughter.
That's a lot of money the mother went through. Ain't no way I would had went through all that money. I see where the daughter gets her bad behaviors from. Her boyfriend is a lost cause and it don't even seem like the daughter cares really. That's his nothing. The daughter is missing something in her life for her to go searching for a guy that don't have anything. She must have had it bad when she grew up the daughter.
They chose the absolute worst place to try to be homeless down in Southern California like Orange County and San Diego. I lived out there for six years people there are ruthless every other person is a pompous wealthy azzhole millionaires everywhere. Orange County has more millionaires in that county than any other county in the United States people with money like that don't like to help poor people, it's not like in the South where people are friendly and say hello and all of that and help people out there you say hello to somebody and they look at you like you're crazy. I know exactly what she was saying about all of that and that Twitter douchebag should be ashamed of himself it always amazes me when people judge people they don't know like people judge homeless people and just lump them all together as drug addicts when it's so far from the truth, every person has a story and a reason, are they're people that choose to live like that and are drug addicts and alcoholics of course that's in my experience most of the people I met we're doing everything they could possibly do to get out of that situation including myself. I was homeless for about six months and never done drugs in my life, I don't even drink. You lose your job, you don't have any family and get injured and have medical issues or av serious injury and can't work and have no family to help you things can turn sideways in a NY second and next thing you know you on the streets. I went through all my savings in 4 months and I was in big trouble but I clawed my way out of it thank God. But anyway just glad she was found safe she needs to get away from that dirtbag though and go home back to Indiana.
Im very happy to find out this young woman and her handsome friend were both found okay :) I can tell theres some issues here, but that's okay. You can move forward from here. There's always room for redemption. Dont worry too much about the critics. Just get home and get cleaned up. You dont have to make all sorts of excuses. Its not hard to imagine how one ends up in such a situation. We are all flawed. I wish you all the best! Please, come by and say hello in 6 months. Let us know how youre doing! Mistakes are okay, just dont wait til youre 40 to figure it out okay. You will regret it. Get this figured out while you can ok. Lots of love to ya, mom, im just glad you found your baby.
What is wrong with this picture? They have been working all this time to get Medi-Cal ,free phones and the free services so they were too busy with this to call the mom. Joeys words.....Please please release those GoFundMe funds so they can leave and go back to Indiana, it can't be soon enough for me!
When will these young women realize they deserve so much more than this. Get rid of the loser, he's not for you. You can tell he has her brainwashed.
Yes but it might be to late now. She is obviously active in heavy drugs. Unfortunately I don’t think she learned the lesson.
The mother doesn’t realize the daughter may be an active addict. Instead of explaining to the media why it took you a while to tell everyone she was found. Mom start looking for rehabs in Indiana help your beautiful daughter with the rest of the donations. Get your daughters boyfriend help to if they insist on being together. She may but ask for for help. But as parents we owe it to our children to help in we suspect something isn’t right. 🙏🏽 🤍
may be? she deff is
She can't use the donations because that Twitter douchebag accused them of setting this whole thing up so they have the gofund me locked up and have to investigate it first, what a ass wipe that guy is with his little twittard army. And no she needs to get away from this dirtbag the guy has completely turned her life upside down she needs to realize she cannot save him, she's been watching too many movies like all these girls I've seen it a thousand times. She seems to be very intelligent and could probably do a lot with her life that she's not going to do it hanging around with this bum.
I'm very glad that this beautiful young woman is safe. That being said, I'm a recovering addict and in my opinion this young woman is on drugs. You can get a staph infection from injecting. I hope this whole family can get the help they need.
Also meth gives you staph infections because most people pick. I'm an addict have been since I was a kid. I'm 10 years clean. She probably just started mom can get her out.
I also thought she got into drugs because of the scab wounds on her face & how much her face has aged
100% that's exactly what I was about to say
The boyfriend has to go. You can tell he’s possessive. For her to say is hard to be homeless no need if you have a great family looking for you. Is your choice and decisions. Time to grow up.
That young lady is manipulative and sneaky Joeys the reason why she’s safe 😒YeahRite she’s also on drugs!
This girl is so well spoken and sounds very intelligent. There's no way she should be living homeless. She's got to have some pride, dump this guy, and get her life straightened out before it's too late.
Agreed, I hope her family and mother can eventually convince her to chose herself. Sometimes us women think love is dealing with our partner's own abuse and addictions & sacrificing ourselves to save the man. She is a beautiful woman and I am completely happy she has been found safe.
I wonder how many people they robbed or properties they broke into while they were homeless in San Diego?
@@marioyanez238 homeless does not mean you’re a criminal!
@@marioyanez238 you’re ignorant. Some of the kindest people you will ever meet are or have been homeless
@@samanthasmith8864 @Golden Girl
sure but they're more than homeless - they're also drug addicts, which changes things....
Go home, you’re young beautiful and deserve so much more than a man who can’t even provide a home for you. He’s not ready to stay clean or he would have found another rehab.
Why do you assume it is easy to get into rehab? Have you ever tried?
She won’t go anywhere. She is a obviously a active drug addict herself and she loves that life. The only reason (in my opinion) that they are doing this interview is because they desperately want the Gofundme money.
@@eirintowne actually yes November 28th, was 9 years clean for me. No methadone or subs completely clean. I landed myself in 3 rehab facilities after making some terrible life choices and a boyfriend like this was one of those. When your sick and tired of being sick and tired all the time you’ll do whatever it takes to change
@@eirintowne and it was actually an outpatient detox center that finally got me to look at things a different way, I’ll never poke myself again and I haven’t had any trouble since
@@eirintowne his family is from aptos and this is his second stint that has been reported at a rehab facility. Aptos is $$$ - of course its easier when you come from a family that has a bit of money. They'll just pay for him. If they're not THAT rich, it's probably worse because his family could be needlessly taking out a second mortgage on their house for their fuck-up son.
It's hard for me to understand why people are attacking this mother for reacting quickly and asking for help in finding her missing child. We have seen so much of this lately, and she did exactly what she needed to do. Regarding the go fund me account, it is her right to set one up and ask for donations in her quest to solve what potentially could be a horrible situation. People choose whether or not to donate and help; I absolutely hate that others bring negative energy to those who want to help others.
i don't think people are bashing her for reacting the way she did or originally setting up the gofundme. i think they're upset that they wanted to keep the money that people gave to help find her, not support her, and were asking for more after she was found to be ok and not missing...
Well said, I completely agree.
@@tourmii they weren't asking for "more". They just wanted to use what was already donated for plane tickets back to Indiana.
You said everything l wanted to say thank you for your kind words it’s so nice to think there are still beautiful people in our world and that’s you 🙏💛🙏
In Iowa rehabilitation centers are revolving doors. The courts will run you through 10 plus X it's just a money maker for the state. Anyone I know in Iowa that ever truly reformed from drugs did it with lots of love and encouragement from those around them. And that means changing your environment.
Ok but WHY DID THEY BECOME HOMELESS??? She had a home. She is not telling the whole true story. She became homeless by choice.
Ikr when she says "I would've been homeless in indiana but might as well be homeless in California because its warmer" girl no, you have a loving family in indiana that clearly cares enough about you to go through this effort to find you, they weren't going to let you be homeless. She came to california obviously to follow the boyfriend, but also to do drugs away from her family so they couldn't intervene. It's pretty obvious.
so many inconsistencies. they both lie like typical addicts ive known. he didn't get kicked out of treatment for having seizures and then had his backpack, phone and ID stolen the same night. in some rehabs, if you choose to leave, they will not return your belongings to you. This is a deterrent so people don't leave the minute the withdrawals get tough. they aren't going to kick you out for having seizures, that's literally medical malpractice. if you are having seizures from drug withdrawals, they will medicate you. so many holes in this story. i just learned about this case from a true crime channel and the entire time watching, i was waiting for it to be over because i was pretty much certain that she would've already been found and it wasn't some murder conspiracy like they were trying to paint.
Girl RUUUUN. ADDICTION IS NO JOKE. IT WILL PULL YOU IN TRYING TO BE WITH HIM.
Look at her... It's already to late. She ran into the arms if meth.
please don’t give her any of that money unless you pay directly for her rehab or a ticket home when this relationship inevitably turns more sour. What a mess.
Go Fund Me, has shut it down, per her mother. They are all stranded per the mom in this interview.
@@cheyennetapiasmith9056 I meant the thousands of dollars they raised - I'm unsure how they're "stranded". A flight back to Illinois from LAX one way is less than 70 dollars....
@@sputniksweetheart5187 you mean Indiana not Illinois
@@kerripapstein8093 Thanks for the correction. I checked for Indianapolis flights and they're actually cheaper than the ones I saw going to airports in Illinois. I'm still unsure how they're "stuck" ? It's more expensive to stay here and pay for hotels than to pay for an uber ride and a one way ticket home. They can get on an uber and flight today and pay maybe 100 per person at most...which again, is cheaper than staying in San Diego.
Exactly, you don’t want to be an enabler. Help them any way you can without handing them the money.
But she CHOSE to be homeless. They smashed their cell phones after a fight and before taking off and never contacting her mother. I don’t believe anything they say. Get off the meth and go home.
Right. They happy out there.
Exactly
Agreed! Druggies
@@daniella8400 disrespectful
Do you know how hard it is to “get off the meth”?
“just don’t be depressed”
“just stop drinking alcohol”
Ok
She looks horrible definitely on drugs not the girl I remember I pray for her sanity and safety 🙏🏾
She may not be an addict. She may have just started.
She doesn't look horrible how terrible of you to say about someone you supposedly remember or know personally what do you expect someone who's been living homeless to look like a super model? Geeze your comment was unnecessary and I'm sure your thoughts and prayers towards her are unnecessary as well if you're going to assume and speak bad of her just cause the news put out a story about her she was unaware of you think she wants people to see her going through probably the hardest time of her young adult life? Let her live let her learn this is her life her journey everyone needs to be kind to everyone we all need love not judgments.
@@MoonChildMami yeah we all need love not judgments even the person you just judged for sharing their opinion and saying they are praying for Lateche's sanity and safety.
@@proinseasnihanluain4735 thank you for correcting me on that you're honestly right and I can't argue with the fact I could of expressed my comment differently I'll definitely take note of that for the next time I express myself to make sure I'm not being hypocritical in any kind of way. Thank you (:
@@MoonChildMami Bless you, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas (or holiday season) and 2022 blesses you in incredible ways :)
When Lateche said « Joe is the reason I’ve been safe on the streets » that just hurt my heart she doesn’t realise that he’s the only reason of her actually being on the streets. Know your worth and don’t settle for less ladies. 💔💔💔
Something feels so off in this interview idk like everything sounds very rehearsed especially when the daughter is speaking. Was reading the mother has a history for repeated fraud. Hope this isn't a total scam.
And didn't the boyfriend say he has the chance to work for the girls dad building children's playgrounds. Hmmm so does the dad own his own business. Because if so then why the heck do they need money. And I'm sorry but the way the mom is speaking about the go fund me account is like if she is demanding that money and is owed that money. Like a given for people to give her money to go back home..
This stuff is so sketchy I’m sorry.
So happy they are ok and what a Great Mother for all her work to find her Daughter ❤️
Drugs... Is the problem
Yep!
This "couple" seems to be more concerned with staying together than doing what's important for their own individual help. Neither of them are ready for any kind relationship.
Exactly! They are a bad influence for each other.
My daughter is 18, this girl is 20😣 I can’t believe how different they look. Drugs really take over people’s lives. So sad!
Staph infection is red flag
Help her
What is that ?
Drugs cause infections.
The daughter is clearly on drugs and the mom doesn’t realize this is just the beginning of her nightmare ☹️
If that guy is down I can give him a job as a plumbing apprentice. I know that homeless feeling...... sometime we just need a chance
I highly doubt any of these ppl are willing to work and earn their money like everyone else.
They might want you to donate to their Gofundme though 🤷🏻♀️
@dora Campos wow...you might be the most negative person. You know nothing about it. Your lack of faith in humanity is concerning. I genuinely hope you seek therapy.
@@hanchan254 I’m not naive nor stupid. If you are, support them 🤑💰
My dad owned a construction company,used to give homeless people his business card. They wouldn’t really ever call or ask for a job even though he offered. It’s nice though!
They needed 24 hrs to get her story straight. I don't know I personally feel like something doesn't seem right. 😕 I'm glad she's safe. Couldn't find a phone at all 🤔 I hope I'm wrong. Maybe it didn't start that way but then you see all that money coming in and maybe you hear from your daughter and maybe say hey wait a few more days let's let this build up. That seems farfetched too Tho. I saw something about someone who has proof they were lying. We'll see. Like I said, I hope I'm wrong. 🙏
As soon as the posting were negative about this THE daughter texted a scam is a scam. If you read the GOD'S FUND ME what Cheryl Walker had written it's a scam!
The mother accusing SDPD of racism right from the start and using the PETITO case the mother is often suspicious activity and PEOPLE REAP WHAT THEY SOW.
You hope your wrong but you’re very right lateche was my ex she’s very manipulative controlling and not the best liar
And your gut feel is right... her DAUGHTER WAS NEVER MISSING and in danger... mother's plan was to scam money via GoFundMe by pretending daughter was missing. She also forgot to tell the world and especially to those who donated money, that she has a very long list of FRAUD felony charges!!! She never fooled me from the very beginning, starting with her "I didn't wanna ask her 20 questions..." and "no, I didn't ask where my daughter was calling me from".
OF COURSE NOT... SHE DIDN'T WANT PUBLIC AND POLICE TO LOCATE THEM QUICKLY... SHE NEEDED TIME TO GATHER HER $10000 ON GoFundMe. SO GLAD some people weren't fooled and immediately reacted upon listening to her "Missing Person" interview on media outlets.
PLEASE PEOPLE, take a listen to former FBI Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer's findings yesterday on Popcorn Planet about Lateche, her mother and father! VERY HAPPY to hear today Lateche's mother complaining that the GoFundMe website has frozen the donations 👍👍🙏👏👏 This website should change their working policy to include request of criminal record to everyone who registers to seek donations! HOPE all who donated a total ±$7300 get their money back! AND BE WARY PEOPLE, LOOK OUT FOR SCOUNDRELS ... AND ALWAYS QUESTION PEOPLE'S MOTIVES, BEHAVIOUR AND ATTITUDES!
@@americasamericas5782Exactly ... the DAUGHTER WAS NEVER MISSING and in danger... mother's plan was to scam money via GoFundMe by pretending daughter was missing. She also forgot to tell the world and especially to those who donated money, that she has a very long list of FRAUD felony charges!!! She never fooled me from the very beginning, starting with her "I didn't wanna ask her 20 questions..." and "no, I didn't ask where my daughter was calling me from".
OF COURSE NOT... SHE DIDN'T WANT PUBLIC AND POLICE TO LOCATE THEM QUICKLY... SHE NEEDED TIME TO GATHER HER $10000 ON GoFundMe. SO GLAD some people weren't fooled and immediately reacted upon listening to her "Missing Person" interview on media outlets.
PLEASE PEOPLE, take a listen to former FBI Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer's findings yesterday on Popcorn Planet about Lateche, her mother and father! VERY HAPPY to hear today Lateche's mother complaining that the GoFundMe website has frozen the donations 👍👍🙏👏👏 This website should change their working policy to include request of criminal record to everyone who registers to seek donations! HOPE all who donated a total ±$7300 get their money back! AND BE WARY PEOPLE, LOOK OUT FOR SCOUNDRELS ... AND ALWAYS QUESTION PEOPLE'S MOTIVES, BEHAVIOUR AND ATTITUDES!
@@manuelbraga4460 Olá Manuel. You're absolutely right. Cheryl said she immediately contacted SDPD when they found her but that's untrue. She just reported to have found her on Saturday.
Well guess what people who are helping from the kindness of their heart do not like to be insulted because they ask were their hardly earned money went. Calling people peanuts and summer children who want to harass them is not OK. If I donate I'd like receipts and to know EXACTLY where my donated money will be spent. The balls of these people.
I just want to ask parents to use photos without filters if you want your kids to be found, and I'm not trying to be mean, they both look extremely different from the photos that were used to search for them, and if it was me I'd use a credit card to book the tickets and once I'm home work to start paying those tickets, I wouldn't wait for the 'go found me' money... and meanwhile the expenses are piling up, I've gone through hard times in my life and that's a way to do it. Use a credit card to avoid more expenses (go back home, there's no place like home) then work your a off to bit the Bank before they start charging you the rate for not paying all your debt 😰
Sorry for my grammar, I'm not ignorant, English is my second language
That’s because they’re on drugs!
They weren’t homeless or on drugs in those, but I agree haha
Unfortunately, if you want your kid to be found, you need media attention. And you’ll only get it if you give them a nice picture.
@@kierkegaardrulez omg I never thought of that but now that you mentioned it... wow freaking sad if that's how it works
@@LourdesGzz yeah, that’s the world in the 2020s.
She looked so young in the pictures
The mother is mad mad about go fund me being closed yet she says she doesn't care definitely a scammer
She looks so different.. she is DEFINITELY ON DRUGS. No one in their right mind would do what she did.
While I'm ecstatic that she's alive, I'm saddened she's still addicted to her bf. This was once me 😪 . I just wanna shake her and tell her what awaits and that, once again, she'll be lucky to be alive...
“Stranded” but Amir told “the podcaster” THIS EVENING that you’re flying out tonight or tomorrow. Get your stories straight or shut up.
Also that they’re partied it up on Fri night. So no money but alcoholic bender with a struggling addict 🤔
Dear beautiful Lateche, Go back to Indiana. First thing to do upon arrival - get hooked up with a good family therapist. Please make that a priority. Also, read up on narcissism, it will help you navigate who you want in your life in your future. Best of luck to you, your family and boyfriend. Don't go back to CA in the hell-hole called homelessness. Life has happier things in store for you.
She’s been tweaking look at her face
I agree ☝️
And picking
What I want to know is why aren’t these two young healthy looking individuals not working and they are claiming that they don’t know what they will eat and they are homeless. They are many jobs out there right now, they put their self in that position to be homeless.
And she looked pretty good before going out there so I would think at a time when employers are needing staff badly and with the holiday season being here that she could’ve easily gotten a job set up when arriving in CA. In my experience people that actually want to work and don’t have big things holding them back from doing so, go get jobs.. if they’re homeless and in a bad place right now it’s because they’re not doing anything to get out of it and didn’t make any plans or preparations to ensure they’d be off to a semi-decent start by having some cash saved up or something.
You are very right they put themselves in that situation and now it’s their job to get out, and not by relying on resources funded by hard working peoples tax dollars and good hearted donations that people sent to help her be found when they thought she was missing and in danger.
@@xLaLaLunax 10000 percent accurate!!!
100% agree if any person that doesn't have a ss # finds a way to find a job n get a decent house to live in. What's their excuse. They are just lazy ppl.
Why would he go to CA for rehab without documents? Something about this entire story doesn't make sense.
I was born and raised in CA and I am amazed that people think you can just move there without a job. The only thing cheap in CA is food and wine because the majority of is grown and produced there.
I sincerely hope she gets a grip on this "romance" with this man.
After leaving, 25+ years ago, I've never had any desire to return. The homeless situation is extremely horrible, they've taken over Venice Beach, skid row and several other areas of the city and the valley.
One big problem is that a lot of the homeless arent even from here in California. We've got good weather where you wont die from overheating or freezing and we've also got lots of programs to feed the homeless. Weve got a good system to help homeless people get back on their feet if they want it but we also have a system that's good to leech off of too.
also ! I saw in another report that he's actually from Aptos...which is in Norcal.
So they're definitely lying about a lot of things which is why the story doesn't make sense, but some rehabs will confiscate your belongings if you choose to leave without completing detox or treatment. Its a deterrent so people don't just try to leave when the withdrawals get bad, knowing they can just check out of the center, get their phone, and score some drugs to feel better. You won't be getting your phone back at a minimum, which seems horrible and unjust but thats how they operate and I understand it.
Until you've been a homeless female you don't know what it's like. Regardless of how she became homeless, and missing, it truly is a testament to their strength that they are okay. She sounds like shes learned from her experiences. Hopefully they will all overcome their present obstacles and flourish in the future.
I’ve been a homeless female, at her age, and probably for the same reason. If I had a just one person that would’ve told me to go home after only a month of being homeless Maybe it could’ve helped me. hindsight is always 20/20 right. I wish someone would’ve given me that advice. Month one is just the intro. Ask these two their strengths 8 months from now
Btw I’m 10 years clean and not homeless now
Well said 🧡 spread love
I hope they both get off drugs, My boyfriends brother was addicted to meth. Overdosed 3 times and went to like 4 rehab centers. He’s finally clean and thriving(compared to). Addiction sucks.
@@emilylouden3349 Well done! And I'm sirry, you did not get any support.
100%. On the street you do things you wouldn’t normally do to stay safe. Drugs took me to some very low places… I lived in a tent for years in Oakland CA. Suffering teaches a resilience that can be used for good once you find recovery.
THEY SHOULD TAKE AWAY THE GO FUND ME DONATION
I live in SD. Been watching this unfold, and my heart goes out to this woman. I know what it’s like to worry about your grown child to a depth unknown by most. My son is an addict, and has been on and off the streets here for years. If I don’t hear from him for a couple weeks, I get very worried, and admittedly fear rules my thoughts until I DO hear from him….
I see no signs from this interview of active addiction going on with either of these kids. Granted, it’s a short video, but I just don’t see it. Leave these people alone, especially the mom. Instead, let’s focus on the epidemic of addiction that runs rampant in this country - I’d rather see the anger and judgmental attitude pivoted toward big pharma and smuggling at our borders. Why are we as a nation accepting the behaviors of pharmaceutical companies and kickbacks to scumbag doctors who write these prescriptions that are killing our citizens and eroding our cities and neighborhoods? Why are we not questioning and judging our politicians who refuse to address the border issues? I don’t profess to know the solution to the multitude of issues the U.S. is facing, but the drug addiction problem is not getting any better anytime soon, and resources for those hoping to lift themselves out of addiction is almost non existent unless you have money.
People (social media/ news channels/influencers) need to get off their self appointed thrones and stop throwing rocks and remember that “there, but for the grace of God go I.”
I'm a recovering addict and I used to get staph infections from using needles. Ask yourself why a young beautiful woman would choose to live on the streets? Also her friends from high school say she looks terrible compared to when they last saw her. All of this screams addiction. I know because I lived it.
@@skyebugg7 your right they when on a binge.
Buy him a cheap flip phone that he cant sell . i was going to ask why weeks? But he probably sells every phone he has for drugs . please do your best to get your son healthy . i know what its like .
She shows ALL the signs of addiction. Sad you wouldn’t see it after your son is going through it. Guess that’s why he was able to get away with it
@@chaiblack2768 probably sells every phone he has? Awfully presumptuous. And who's paying for monthly service of these supposed phones?
So this is what I know for a fact… because I know people in the downtown area at the library on 9th Ave. where all the homeless people are. They were homeless and living in Chula Vista in a makeshift tent. I know for a fact she was using drugs and was a pure mess and that’s why she has a staph infection from dirty needles…. they didn’ wanna be on television until they got cleaned up a little. Once the mother came out here and got actively involved in looking for her and the police were going through downtown and sweating people about her whereabouts they had to come out and say they were okay because them being looked for was making the drug spots hot. At the end of the day glad to know they are both safe and they can return back to Indiana and get the treatment that they BOTH need.
Thank you.
But Amir said they want to be homeless and Cheryl was embarrassed about that. Goodness gracious.
It's really unbelievable. People helped this mother and she came out insulting everyone who helped her when people obviously found out what was going on. Tsk. Lateche please be safe. I hope you find a way. If you need to stay away you're free to do so ❤️ that's all we care about is your safety
@@bulletsfordinner8307 The Mom is not as caring and loving as she's pretending to be. Lateche ran away for a reason. Now she wants money for plane tickets
I truly hope they investigate the scam allegations. No one would claim that her entire story was a false claim, and a scam to gain attention and money from donations, if there was not any proof to it. They're all trying to dig their way out of this, claiming it was all true, but in fact it was all a lie and I just hope they face charges for wasting time and resources that should have been used on someone who was truly missing.
So glad she’s ok! Thank God! I hope she and her boyfriend both get their lives together! ❤️
Yeah, that looks bleak, most likely outcome is going to be that he dies from an overdose, she’ll already be hooked on a mixture of fentanyl and heroin. So much so that she’ll be too far gone or on her own to get clean and within 4 years.. rip. Its sad but that’s the reality of that lifestyle most homeless addicts only have a 7 year life expectancy
@@emilylouden3349 Didn’t know you were a fortune teller!
“I can’t get medicine because I’m in California, can’t get an ID because I’m in California, I’m homeless because I’m in California, everything has been stolen from us”. I MEAAAAN does anyone think any of this crap sounds a little strange?!?
Thanks Channel 8 for this extended interview, it was good to hear this and not simply rumors.
This is not a gabby and Brian situation… 4 totally different people and 2 TOTALLY DIFFERENT situations!!!! Not everything is being said here…. There is definitely something else
The mom had several news outlets say that this girl was out there trying to save her bf from his drug addiction but what person who is not or drugs and/ or doesn’t have mental health issues would willingly date an addict and live homeless if they didn’t have to? It really seems like he got her into drugs. If he left and she didn’t have any contacts then that’s why she followed him. If she really isn’t using then she prob has some sort of codependency or other mental health issues going on. I really feel for her & him & pray for both of them & their sobriety & safety ❤️❤️❤️
how about the police station? they could have helped you call home. I dunno lotta deflecting
Why they r homeless???? They can work in fast food industry!
He needs help. He's no good to you like this.
Why the hell would she want to live like that when she has the opportunity not to??? Wow. My prayers go out to her mother because I’m sure she feels helpless. This dude is a loser. & I hope she gets the help that’s waiting for her.
Thank God everyone is okay. I hope they go home and rebuild their lives.
There is no excuse ever to put your parent in that state of panic! She could have called. No excuse. The truth is she didn't care to call her mom. That makes me question her mental or physical well being whether it's an active addiction or a mental health crisis. Something doesn't add up. Library's have open computers. She could've emailed. Every store and business has a phone. Like I said again she didn't care if her mom was worried. she for whatever reason checked out. And how can the parents continue to stay in motels but not get bus or plane tickets home. Makes no sense. Hope they all get the help they need.
This is an abusive relationship
She put her mom through it wow. Can he speak up??
Young lady your boyfriend is why you were homeless and unsafe !. I have 3 daughters and I can’t tell you the arseholes they’ve marched home with.Its tough but you just have to be there for them. Luckily two of my girls are with good guys and one hadn’t yet grown up. This girl is delusional but lucky her Mum is there .
I feel like they both got caught up in drugs
Hope all goes well for them in Indiana
What is with the double standard here? All the sympathy for the young woman and none for the young man. It was mentioned he doesn't have decent family in his life and is therefore on his own. This explains where the drug addiction comes from, and why he's struggling in life - no support, no safety net.
Both of these young people equally deserve help to get on their feet. Thank goodness the young woman has parents that can provide this.
The love these people have for each other is very clear. I wish them all the very best!
Did she say Joey was the reason she was safe??? isn't he the reason she is homeless to begin with???? Ladies be careful who you choose to procreate with, or live with, or marry because our daughters are watching and learning from us. That poor girl has zero confidence. that said, i'm glad she is safe though i'm not sure she is alright.
So happy for mom that she can have Christmas with her daughter. Still no excuse to not even go to police department and say I really need to call my mom so she is not worried, I don't think she realizes the impact that she has caused. Time to grow up young lady.
She doesn’t care because all she cares about is drugs and no responsibilities. It’s obvious she is an active drug addict she like her loser bf.
@@doracampos2088 👁👍🏾
Thank God she's OK they are OK God bless you all!!
It smells so fishy, especially the mother, she's on super defense mode but people wouldn't be questioning the story & motives if they would just be transparent. This is obviously all for PR.
Right.
This pisses me off. All the wasted resources because they couldn’t bother to answer messages.
Praise God!! I prayed for you girl from the beginning when your mom reached out via social media and the news. I live in Indiana and I just prayed nonstop for you and your mom!! Thank God your ok! Please don't disappear again.....
I think the mom has been honest but the daughter choosing to be homeless does not sit well with people, the way it appears.
Thank God she is "ok" as in, not dead. But she is far from ok. He clearly has her on drugs now.
Ugh. The more I keep watching this it makes me even more mad 🤬 who EVER said they wanted this to end in a tragedy?! Literally, Cheryl is the ONLY person who has said this. No one just chose you out of a bunch of missing persons cases, and decided to accuse you of a scam or lying. The signs were there, but people still chose to help, and hoped it was real. Once the story came out from a confirmed "insider", it was obvious ALL those signs were HUGE RED FLAGS and that Cheryl was lying the ENTIRE time.
Perhaps instead of smashing your phones you could gave been making videos of what homelessness is like first hand and the difficulty of getting assistance.
She's using. For sure.
Druggies
She's in denial, he is not a man, she's acting like his caretaker, girl you're 20 go get a real man, you're gorgeous!
What? Using "Public services" to manage your family (excuses for bad behavior) and wasting time and efforts of others (They will do it again - )
I was homeless for 3 years of my 7 year heroin and meth addiction… I really hope these two find the help they need.
I’m very happy her mother found them safe and alive but on the downside, I have a pretty big feeling like alot of other commenters that she’s also on drugs. And if the mum didn’t know then she’s probably just started using not long ago. This mum needs to step in and take action before it’s too late. I am a recovering addict myself. If she has started doing drugs with the boyfriend it will only get worse and worse as time goes on.
I see drugs written all over this 🤦♀️
Wait..why is she homeless?
She chose to leave her home and go to Cali with nothing and no real plans, to meet up with her homeless on again off again bf and live on the streets until they could “figure things out”. She had a home in Indiana that she was apparently welcome at any time. I did hear she was evicted from an apartment earlier this year and I don’t think Joey would’ve been able to stay with her if she went back home with her mom, so she likely wasn’t happy and thought it would be better for them to be together on the streets in San Diego and chose not to contact her mom for a month. I have a feeling drugs played a part for her despite mom swearing her daughter did no drugs and had no experience with them and didn’t like Joey doing them either.
Drugs, look at her face
I feel soooo bad for her . 💔 her parents knew exactly where she was and used her being gone for so long to make money off her being "missing" her mother has a looong rap sheet of FRAUD and being a BIG scammer . I dont feel like lateshe had ANY THING to do with this ! I feel like she is more embarrassed of what her parents did than anything . Her own family members even said that shes way better off and more safe with her boyfriend than being at home with her mother ! Red flags !! I think she dosent want to put her mother on blast she loves her mom but also does not want her to look bad on camera . the go fund me is still up . the go fund me was to FIND HER . shes FOUND . so why is it still up . if yall needed money just say that it did not have to go to this extreme . there are deffinetly resources !
Hang on a minute , she says Joey has kept her safe as its tough being homeless , go home girl , you dont need to be homeless, no boyfriend should be letting their girlfriend live that way
Something seems fishy
Very surprising that she couldn’t use another street kids phone i lived in San Diego and had many street kids acquaintances. Most of them at least had wifi phones if not some service.
This is awesome! I was just watching the interview with the mother and then saw this video on the side of the screen, soooooo happy she is found safe!! I thought for sure this was going to be another tragedy. Thank goodness!
I’m still confused about why and how she went missing??? This poor young girl has been manipulated by this dude and she looks like a drug addict herself. Why would she choose to live this way? I’m sorry honey but none of this is love in no way shape or form.
She's correct, some people had determined this would end in tragedy. Ridiculous.
Her mom did what she needed to do. Well done Mom.
Girl had everyone worried sick!
Wish I could hear an update on this couple
Why can’t he look up at the camera
he's tweaking big time
Excuses excuses. Girl why are you letting him affect you like this. It's not "us", it's YOU and HIM. You're not the same person. Let him go so you can both work on yourselves separately. Neither of you are in any way ready for a relationship.
Young and Free. I am sure they both learned a Lesson.
you did not answer why you did not call home
she looks like shes on drugs smh ....my sympathy goes out to her mother ...😮💨
I think it’s gross how clingy he is with her. Body language says a lot. So sad she fell in love with this loser. She may be strong now but someone like him can keep destroying at her self esteem, if she’s not careful. Kudos to the mom for not giving up on her daughter. She has no need to apologize for her concern. Her daughter finally leans on her mom at the end of the video… Girl, all you need is your strong mom! That dude is trouble and not worthy of your attention. Besides, if he really loved you, he wouldn’t have allowed you to live on the streets. Let alone introduce you to drugs. Get help and get away from him.
Probably binged on drugs and slept for the whole month while the mom was frantically looking for her. You can't expect privacy after you asked for help to look for your daughter.
You know if we delt with the issues of our society we wouldn't have a homeless problem. Just Saying
How much do they need to get home?
That's a lot of money the mother went through. Ain't no way I would had went through all that money. I see where the daughter gets her bad behaviors from. Her boyfriend is a lost cause and it don't even seem like the daughter cares really. That's his nothing. The daughter is missing something in her life for her to go searching for a guy that don't have anything. She must have had it bad when she grew up the daughter.
He has her strung out just like him. That’s not love poor girl. Unfortunately addiction is a tough battle.
They chose the absolute worst place to try to be homeless down in Southern California like Orange County and San Diego. I lived out there for six years people there are ruthless every other person is a pompous wealthy azzhole millionaires everywhere. Orange County has more millionaires in that county than any other county in the United States people with money like that don't like to help poor people, it's not like in the South where people are friendly and say hello and all of that and help people out there you say hello to somebody and they look at you like you're crazy. I know exactly what she was saying about all of that and that Twitter douchebag should be ashamed of himself it always amazes me when people judge people they don't know like people judge homeless people and just lump them all together as drug addicts when it's so far from the truth, every person has a story and a reason, are they're people that choose to live like that and are drug addicts and alcoholics of course that's in my experience most of the people I met we're doing everything they could possibly do to get out of that situation including myself. I was homeless for about six months and never done drugs in my life, I don't even drink. You lose your job, you don't have any family and get injured and have medical issues or av serious injury and can't work and have no family to help you things can turn sideways in a NY second and next thing you know you on the streets. I went through all my savings in 4 months and I was in big trouble but I clawed my way out of it thank God. But anyway just glad she was found safe she needs to get away from that dirtbag though and go home back to Indiana.
Classic case of domestic abuse and drug use. LISTEN TO HER DEFEND HIM AND MAKE EXCUSES! #WAKEUP
So sad she got into drugs due to her bf.
They lie
Im very happy to find out this young woman and her handsome friend were both found okay :)
I can tell theres some issues here, but that's okay. You can move forward from here. There's always room for redemption. Dont worry too much about the critics. Just get home and get cleaned up.
You dont have to make all sorts of excuses. Its not hard to imagine how one ends up in such a situation. We are all flawed.
I wish you all the best! Please, come by and say hello in 6 months. Let us know how youre doing! Mistakes are okay, just dont wait til youre 40 to figure it out okay. You will regret it. Get this figured out while you can ok.
Lots of love to ya, mom, im just glad you found your baby.
They're both using and I don't believe a word. Go to the police and call your mother.
We already have so much homeless in Chula Vista and they come here by choice? 🤔 There’s dangers but you chose to be around them. Smh
Ahhh the drugs got to her too
What is wrong with this picture? They have been working all this time to get Medi-Cal ,free phones and the free services so they were too busy with this to call the mom. Joeys words.....Please please release those GoFundMe funds so they can leave and go back to Indiana, it can't be soon enough for me!